29 Flashcards
(22 cards)
quail
feel or show fear or apprehension.
supplant
supersede (take the place of ) and replace.
craven
contemptibly lacking in courage; cowardly.
incumbent
necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.
brazen
bold and without shame.
ineluctable
unable to be resisted or avoided; inescapable.
dissemble
conceal one’s true motives, feelings, or beliefs.
untoward
unexpected and inappropriate or inconvenient.
parvenu
a person of obscure(uncertain) origin who has gained wealth, influence, or celebrity
paucity
the presence of something only in small or insufficient quantities or amounts
qualm
an uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear, especially about one’s own conduct; a misgiving.
grovel
act in an obsequious way in order to obtain someone’s forgiveness or favor.
arriviste
an ambitious or ruthlessly self-seeking person, especially one who has recently acquired wealth or social status.
glib
(of words or the person speaking them) fluent and voluble but insincere and shallow.
glut
an excessively abundant supply of something.
vindicate
clear (someone) of blame or suspicion.
churlish
rude in a mean-spirited and surly way.
sybarite
a person who is self-indulgent in their fondness for sensuous luxury.
tenacious
tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely.
aberration
a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome.
demure
reserved, modest, and shy (typically used of a woman).
embroiled
involve (someone) deeply in an argument, conflict, or difficult situation.